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Senior  Deacon,  Clerk,  Author  and  Compiler  of  Church  Covenant, 
Articles  of  Faith,  Rules  of  Decorum  and  First  Church  Con¬ 
ference  of  Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Church,  Stem  N  C. 


Brief  History 

of  the  Organization  oj 

Memorial  Primitive 
Baptist  Church 

STEM,  N.  C. 

December  31,  /  (J 2 3 


And 

CHURCH  COVENANT,  ARTICLES  of 
FAITH,  RULES  of  DECORUM  and 
EXTRACTS  from  a  FEW 
CONFERENCES 


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PRESS  OF  OXFORD  ORPHANAGE 
OXFORD,  N.  C. 


Preface 

The  object  of  this  pamphlet  is  to  preserve  in  the  minds 
of  our  brethren,  especially  the  members  of  Memorial  Primi¬ 
tive  Baptist  Church,  and  any  friends  who  may  be  inter¬ 
ested,  the  principles  of  doctrine,  faith  and  order,  upon 
which  this  Church  was  organized. 

These  principles  we  believe  are  the  same  handed  down 
to  us  by  Christ  and  his  Apostles,  as  the  foundation  of  the 
true  Church,  and  the  same  our  forefathers  loved  and 
contended  for. 

We  believe  in  exhortation,  and  admonition  to  good 
works,  (as  declared  for,  in  Articles  of  Faith,  section  10), 
as  a  duty  from  a  principle  of  love,  and  not  for  hope  of 
reward,  as  claimed  by  the  Arminians,  or  followers  of 
the  conditional  “do  and  live  system.’’ 

Added  to  this,  is  an  account  of  the  building  of  the 
meeting  house  in  which  we  worship,  and  a  list  of  the 
donors,  (in  cash),  who  made  possible  its  building  and 
furnishing. 

A  number  of  others  whose  names  do  not  appear,  gave 
helpful  service  which  was  greatly  appreciated. 

Because  of  my  deep  interest  and  love  for  the  cause  it 
represents,  I  have  spent  a  good  portion  of  my  lifes  earn¬ 
ings,  and  months  of  labor  in  the  building  of  this  meeting 
house  and  improving  its  grounds;  much  of  it  with  my  own 
hands,  and  often  in  weakness  and  suffering.  Not  as 
seeking  a  blessing  by  it,  but  hoping  I  have  been  blessed, 
even  before  the  first  brick  was  laid,  in  being  given  the 
desire,  and  afterwards  the  ability  and  strength  to  rendei 
the  help  I  have. 

May  the  meeting  house  and  grounds  where  we  wor¬ 
ship,  ever  be  kept  neat  and  clean,  in  fond  remembrance 
of  those  for  whom  it  was  named,  and  who  made  po-ssible 
its  erection.  While  my  name  appears  frequently  in  the 
proceedings,  it  has  been  through  no  desire  for  publicity 
or  boastfulness,  that  this  record  goes  abroad,  but  only  to 
give  a  strict  account  of  that  which  seemed  to  have  been 
required  at  my  hands,  and  to  show  my  sincere  effort  to 
fulfill  every  trust  imposed  upon  me. 

May  we  through  the  blessing  of  the  Lord  continue 
“in  the  old  paths,  where  is  the  good  way”  and  “remove 
not  the  ancient  Landmarks  which  our  Fathers  have  set” 

Submitted  in  love, 


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Organization  of 

Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Church 

December  31st,  1923. 

At  the  request  of  the  brethren  and  sisters,  who  are 
members  of  Camp  Creek,  Dutchville,  Tar  River  and 
Winston-Salem  Primitive  Baptist  Churches,  who  wish¬ 
ing  to  organize  in  an  independent  body  or  church  of  same 
faith  and  order  in  the  town  of  Stem,  N.  C.,  the  following 
Elders  and  Deacons  were  present:  Elder  C.  B.  Hall  of 
Mebane  Church  and  Elder  J.  J.  Hall  of  Durham  Church, 
members  of  Lower  Country  Line  Association.  Elder  B.  F 
McKinney  from  Bush  Arbor  Church  of  Upper  Country 
Line  Association,  Deacons  J.  D.  Dupree  of  Durham 
Church,  I.  H.  Harris  of  Dutchville  Church,  R.  D.  Hill  of 
Camp  Creek  Church,  R.  L.  Oakley  and  Lester  Williford 
of  Tar  River  Church. 

After  divine  services  by  Elder  C.  B.  Hall  who  intro¬ 
duced  worship  by  the  use  of  Hymn  No.  548  Lloyd’s 
Selection,  Text,  Deuteronomy  33rd  chapter,  29th  verse, 
“Happy  art  thou  0  Israel :  who  is  like  unto  thee,  O 
people  saved  by  the  Lord,”  a  Presbytery  was  formed  by 
the  election  of  Elder  C.  B.  Hall  as  Moderator,  and  Elder 
B.  F.  McKinney  as  Clerk. 

The  Presbytery  being  duly  organized  and  ready  for 
business : 

First :  All  visiting  brethren  and  sisters  in  good 
standing,  of  the  same  faith  and  order,  were  invited  to 
seats  with  us ;  whereupon  representatives  from  Camp 
Creek,  Dutchville,  Tar  River,  Durham,  Bush  Arbor  and 
Mebane  churches  were  seated. 

Second :  Those  wishing  to  organize  into  the  new 
church  of  the  same  faith  and  order,  were  asked  to  pre¬ 
sent  their  letters.  Letters  were  presented  by  Brother 
Joseph  H.  Gooch  and  Sister  Rosa  Wheeler  from  Camp 
Creek  Church,  Sister  Laura  Reed  Gooch  from  Winston- 
Salem  Church,  of  the  Salem  Association,  Brother  L.  A. 
Bullock  and  Sister  Grenie  Arrington  from  Tar  River 


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Church,  Brother  P.  L.  Thomasson  and  wife,  Sister  Min¬ 
nie  S.  Thomasson,  and  Bro.  H.  G.  Suit  and  wife,  Manie 
Suit,  from  Dutchville  Church. 

Third :  Church  Covenant,  Articles  of  Faith,  and  Rules 
of  Decorum,  were  called  for,  presented,  carefully  read 
and  examined  by  the  Presbytery,  and  declared  by 
them  to  be  orthodox  and  sound  in  the  Primitive  Bap¬ 
tist  faith  and  order;  (the  same  faith  of  our  fore-fathers 
from  our  earliest  remembrance,)  and  ordered  to  be 
attached  to  these  proceedings,  and  made  a  part  of  same. 
See  pages  6  to  15,  reference  to  which  is  hereby  made. 

Fourth :  The  Presbytery  being  fully  acquainted 
with  the  churches  from  which  the  above  named  breth¬ 
ren  and  sisters  came,  and  knowing  them  to  be  in  peace, 
and  sound  in  the  faith : — we  therefore  declare  them  a 
regularly  ordained  gospel  church,  qualified  and  empow¬ 
ered  to  do  business  for  themselves. 

In  testimony  whereof  we  hereunto  subscribe  our 
names,  this  the  day  and  year  first  above  written, 

[Elder]  Chas.  B.  Hall, 

Moderator. 

[Elder]  B.  F.  McKinney, 

Clerk. 


CHURCH  COVENANT 

of  Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Ceurch  of  Stem, 
North  Carolina,  as  unanimously  approved  and 

ADOPTED  BY  THE  CHURCH  AND  PRESBYTERY  AT 
THE  TIME  OF  ITS  ORGANIZATION,  DECEMBER 

31ST,  1923 

Forasmuch  as  Almighty  God,  (we  trust  by  his  grace), 
has  been  pleased  to  call  us,  (whose  names  are  under¬ 
neath  subscribed),  out  of  darkness  into  his  marvelous 
light,  and  all  of  us  having  been  regularly  baptized  upon 
a  profession  of  our  faith  in  Christ  Jesus;  and  have  so 
acknowledged  to  the  Lord  and  one  another,  in  a  gospel 
church  way :  to  be  governed  and  guided  by  a  proper 
discipline,  agreeable  to  the  word  of  God :  we  do  therefore, 

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in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus,  and  by  his  assistance, 
covenant  and  agree  to  keep  up  the  discipline  of  the 
church  of  which  we  are  members,  in  the  most  brotherly 
affection  to  each  other,  while  we  endeavor  particularly 
to  observe  the  following  rules,  viz : — 

In  brotherly  love  to  pray  for  each  other,  to  watch 
over  one  another,  and  if  need  be,  in  a  tender  and  affec¬ 
tionate  manner,  to  reprove  one  another;  that  is,  if  we 
discover  anything  amiss  in  a  brother,  to  go  and  tell 
him  his  faults,  according  to  the  instruction  given  by  our 
Lord  in  the  eighteenth  chapter  of  Matthew,  and  not  be 
whispering  and  backbiting. 

We  also  agree  when  so  impressed,  (with  God’s  assist¬ 
ance,)  to  pray  in  our  families,  attend  our  church  meet¬ 
ings,  observe  the  Lord’s  Day,  and  endeavor  to  keep  it 
holy,  and  not  absent  ourselves  from  the  communion  of 
the  Lord’s  Supper,  without  a  lawful  excuse ;  to  be  ready 
to  communicate  to  the  defraying  of  the  church’s 
expenses,  and  for  the  support  of  the  ministry  accord¬ 
ing  to  our  several  abilities,  and  not  irregularly  depart 
from  the  fellowship  of  the  church,  nor  to  remove  to 
distant  churches  without  a  regular  dismissal. 

These  things  we  do  solemnly  covenant  and  agree  to 
observe,  and  keep  sacred  in  the  name  of,  and  by  the 
assistance  of  God,  the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

Signed  by  the  mutual  consent  of  the  members,  whose 
names  are  hereto  subscribed. 

Joseph  H.  Gooch 
Laura  Reed  Gooch 
L.  A.  Bullock 
P.  L.  Thomasson 
Minnie  S.  Thomasson 
H.  G.  Suit 
Manie  Suit 
Rosa  Wheeler 
Grenie  Arrington. 


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ARTICLES  OF  FAITH 


UNANIMOUSLY  ADOPTED  AT  THE  TIME  OF  THE  ORGANIZA¬ 
TION  of  Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Church  in 
Stem,  North  Carolina,  on  December 

31st,  1923 

We,  the  undersigned,  who  are  charter,  or  organiza¬ 
tion  members  of  Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Church  in 
the  town  of  Stem,  North  Carolina,  and  known  in  differ¬ 
ent  sections  of  the  world,  as  Strict,  Particular,  Predesti- 
narian,  Old  School  or  Primitive  Baptist  faith,  the  last 
name  having  been  adopted  by  us ; — agree  for  the  satis¬ 
faction  of  our  brethren  and  friends,  to  publish  an  ab¬ 
stract  of  the  principles  of  faith  upon  which  we  unani¬ 
mously  unite,  and  will  endeavor  with  the  help  of  the 
Lord  to  maintain. 

Article  I 

We  believe  in  the  being  of  God  as  almighty,  eternal, 
unchangeable,  of  infinite  wisdom,  power,  justice,  holi¬ 
ness,  goodness,  mercy  and  truth,  and  that  this  God  has 
revealed  himself  in  his  word  under  the  character  of 
Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Article  II 

We  believe  that  Almighty  God  has  made  known  his 
mind  and  will  to  the  children  of  men  in  his  word,  which 
word  we  believe  to  be  of  divine  authority  and  contains 
all  things  necessary  to  be  known  for  the  salvation  of 
man. 

The  same  is  comprehended  or  contained  in  the  books 
of  the  Old  and  New  Testaments. 

Article  III 

We  believe  that  God  before  the  foundation  of  the 
world,  for  a  purpose  of  his  own  glory,  did  elect  a  certain 
number  of  men  and  angels  to  eternal  life  and  that  this 
election  is  particular,  eternal  and  unconditional  on  the 
creature’s  part. 

Article  IV 

We  believe  that  when  God  made  man,  he  was  good 
and  upright,  but  by  his  own  transgression  he  fell  from 

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that  good  and  upright  state,  and  being  the  head  repre¬ 
sentative  of  the  whole  human  race,  they  being  his  natural 
offspring,  he  involved  all  of  them  in  the  same  ruined 
state  with  himself,  and  they  were  partakers  of,  and 
exposed  to,  the  miseries  which  sprang  from  his  diso¬ 
bedience. 

Article  V 

We  believe  that  it  is  utterly  out  of  the  power  of  man, 
as  a  fallen  creature  to  keep  the  law  of  God  perfectly,  or 
to  truly  repent  of  his  sins,  or  believe  in  Christ,  except  he 
be  drawn  by  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Article  VI 

We  believe  in  God’s  own  appointed  time  and  way 
the  elect  will  be  called,  justified,  pardoned  and  sanctified; 
and  that  it  is  impossible  that  they  can  utterly  refuse  the 
call,  but  shall  be  willing  by  divine  grace  to  receive 
mercy. 

Article  VII 

We  believe  that  justification  in  the  sight  of  God  is 
only  by  the  imputed  righteousness  of  Jesus  Christ, 
received  and  applied  by  faith. 

Article  VIII 

We  believe  that  God’s  elect  will  be  converted  and  born 
again  by  the  effectual  work  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Article  IX 

We  believe  that  those  that  are  called  by  grace  and 
born  again,  will  persevere  in  holiness  and  never  fall 
finally  away. 

Article  X 

We  believe  it  to  be  a  duty  incumbent  on  all  God’s 
people  to  walk  religiously  in  all  God’s  works,  not  in  the 
old  covenant  way  of  seeking  life  and  the  favor  of  the 
Lord  by  it,  but  only  as  a  duty  from  a  principle  of  love. 

Article  XI 

We  believe  baptism  by  immersion,  and  the  Lord’s 
Supper,  are  gospel  ordinances,  both  belonging  to  the 
converted  or  true  believer. 


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Article  XII 

We  believe  that  every  church  is  independent  in 
matters  of  discipline,  and  that  associations,  councils  and 
conferences  of  ministers  or  churches,  are  not  to  impose 
on  the  church,  the  keeping,  holding,  or  maintaining,  of 
any  principle  or  practice,  contrary  to  the  church’s  judg 
ment. 

Article  XIII 

We  believe  in  the  general  resurrection  of  the  dead, 
both  of  the  just  and  the  unjust,  and  final  judgment. 

Article  XIV 

We  believe  the  punishment  of  the  wicked  is  ever¬ 
lasting,  and  the  joys  of  the  righteous,  eternal. 

Article  XV 

We  believe  that  no  minister  has  a  right  to  administer 
the  ordinances  unless  called,  and  comes  under  the  impo¬ 
sition  of  hands  by  the  presbytery. 

Article  XVI 

We  believe  that  salvation,  (for  time  and  eternity,) 
is  of  the  Lord,  and  that  “he  doeth  according  to  his  will 
in  the  army  of  heaven,  and  among  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth :  and  none  can  stay  his  hand,  or  say  unto  him,  What 
doest  thou?”  We  also  believe  “that  all  things  work 
together  for  good,  to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who 
are  the  called  according  to  his  purpose,”  and  that  he 
maketh  the  wrath  of  man  to  praise  him,  and  the  remain¬ 
der  he  restraineth. 

But  this  in  nowise  lessens  our  responsibility,  or 
accountability  to  our  Creator;  but  we  should  be  careful 
to  maintain  good  works,  “for  we,”  (if  what  we  profess,) 
“are  his  workmanship,  created  in  Christ  Jesus  unto  good 
works,  which  God  hath  before  ordained  that  we  should 
walk  in  them.” 

Article  XVII 

Being  firmly  established  in  the  principles  of  the  faith 
declared  above,  no  part  or  portion  of  the  same,  shall  at 
any  time  be  changed  or  altered,  without  the  concurrence 
of  two  thirds  of  all  members  in  good  standing,  and  that 

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every  member  shall  be  duly  notified  before  any  attempt 
shall  be  made  to  change  the  same ;  and  should  we,  or  our 
successors,  (those  who  may  join  after  us,)  depart  from 
the  principal  points  of  doctrine  herein  declared  for,  we 
or  they,  (those  who  may  join  after  us,)  shall  not  be 
entitled  to  retain  the  meeting  house,  or  name  of  same, 
or  retain  the  name  of  Strict,  Particular,  Predestinarian 
Old  School  or  Primitive  Baptist. 

In  testimony  whereof  we  hereunto  subscribe  our 
names  at  the  time  of  the  adoption  of  the  same,  when 
“ Memorial  Church ”  was  organized  in  the  town  of  Stem 
North  Carolina  on  this,  the  31st  day  of  December,  1923. 

Joseph  H.  Gooch 
Laura  Reed  Gooc  ; 

L.  A.  Bullock 
P.  L.  Thomasson 
Minnie  S.  Thomasson 
H.  G.  Suit 
Manie  Suit 
Rosa  Wheeler 
Greenie  Arrington. 


RULES  OF  DECORUM 

of  Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Church,  as  adopted  by 

ITS  MEMBERS,  AND  APPROVED  BY  THE  PRESBYTERY  AT 
THE  TIME  OF  ITS  ORGANIZATION,  ON  DECEMBER 

31ST,  1923 

We,  (who  hope  we  are  the  church  of  Christ,)  at 
Memorial,  Stem,  North  Carolina,  are  convinced  of  the 
necessity  of  coming  together  as  often  as  may  be  in  order, 
to  hold  conference,  and  discharge  our  duty  in  watching 
over  each  other  as  Christ  has  commanded. 

Ordered  therefore  that  the  following  decorum  be  a 
rule  for  the  church  to  conduct  herself  by  in  her  future 
conferences. 

We  will  not  forsake  the  house  of  God,  or  the  assemb¬ 
ling  of  ourselves  together.  [Heb.  10:25]. 

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Article  I 

The  conference  shall  be  composed  of  all  members  of 
this  church,  (who  are  in  good  standing,)  who  shall  have 
full  liberty  to  express  their  views,  and  vote  on  all 
matters  coming  before  the  conference. 

All  visiting  members,  (in  good  standing),  from  sister 
churches  of  the  same  faith  and  order,  for  whom  we  have 
mutual  fellowship,  shall  be  invited  to  seats  with  us,  and 
take  part  in  our  deliberations,  but  shall  not  have  the 
right  to  vote  with  us  on  matters  pertaining  to  this 
church. 

Article  II 

Conference  shall  be  opened  with  praise  or  prayer  to 
Almighty  God.  [I  Tim.  2:1;  I  Thess.  5:17,  18]. 

Article  III 

One  shall  be  chosen  to  preside,  who  shall  be  addressed 
under  the  appellation  of  Brother  Moderator,  and  to 
whom  every  speech  shall  be  particularly  directed,  [I  Cor. 
14:26-40.]  And  one  shall  be  chosen  as  Clerk  who  shall 
record  conference  proceedings. 

Article  IV 

The  names  of  all  members  being  regularly  enrolled, 
shall  by  the  clerk  be  distinctly  called  over,  as  often  as 
the  church  may  direct:  those  absent  shall  be  duly  noted, 
[Acts  1 :15] . 

Article  V 

A  door  shall  be  opened,  (when  thought  necessary), 
for  the  reception,  or  admission  of  new  members  into 
this  church ;  none  shall  be  admitted  but  by  unani¬ 
mous  consent,  and  who  shall  first  verbally  relate  their 
experience,  or  give  an  account  of  the  work  of  God  in  their 
souls;  and  secondly,  of  their  faith  and  principles,  (if 
the  church  shall  require  it;)  and  thirdly,  the  church 
shall  make  diligent  inquiry  respecting  their  moral  con¬ 
duct,  and  when  full  satisfaction  shall  be  obtained,  the 
Moderator,  Deacons  and  Pastor,  with  the  members  pres¬ 
ent,  shall  manifest  the  same  by  giving  them  the  right 
hand  of  fellowship,  thereby  receiving  them  in  form. 
[Gal.  2:19.  I  Peter  3:15]. 


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Article  VI 

No  complaint  shall  be  brought  into  conference  against 
transgressing  brethren  respecting  crime  of  a  private 
nature,  until  the  aggrieved  party  has  complied  with  the 
directions  given  by  our  Lord  in  Matthew  18th  chapter 
15th  to  17th  verses. 

Article  VII 

Every  motion  made  and  seconded  shall  come  under 
the  consideration  of  the  conference,  unless  withdrawn 
by  the  member  who  made  it.  [I  Cor.  14:40]. 

Article  VIII 

Every  query  presented  shall  be  thrice  read,  and  before 
it  shall  be  debated,  the  Moderator  shall  put  it  to  a  vote, 
as  to  whether  or  not,  it  shall  be  debated;  if  a  majority 
vote  for  debating,  it  shall  be  debated,  otherwise  with¬ 
drawn. 

No  intricate  query  shall  be  imposed  or  asked. 

Article  IX 

If  the  minority  shall  be  grieved  any  time,  at  the 
decision  of  the  majority,  they  are  hereby  directed  to 
make  the  same  known  immediately  to  the  church;  and 
if  satisfaction  cannot  be  obtained,  it  may  be  necessary 
in  that  case  to  call  for  advice  from  sister  churches. 

Article  X 

Having  no  authority  from  the  Scriptures,  that  Christ, 
or  any  of  his  Apostles  or  followers,  were  members  of 
any  secret  orders,  and  as  some  of  these  orders  refuse 
to  recognize  the  name  of  Christ,  and  believing  that  the 
actions  of  some,  are  detrimental  to  the  true  spirit  of 
Christianity,  and  Patriotism ;  therefore  we  will  not  ad¬ 
mit,  or  retain,  any  one  with  us,  (as  members,)  who  are 
members  of  any  secret  order. 

Article  XI 

All  the  business  of  the  Conference  shall  be  recorded 
by  the  clerk,  and  before  Conference  adjourns,  the  same 
shall  be  distinctly  read,  and  corrected  if  need  be. 

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Secion  1.  Any  member  refusing  to  attend  Con¬ 
ference,  the  same  is  disorder. 

Sec.  2.  Any  member  absenting  himself,  or  her¬ 
self,  from  Conference,  without  leave,  the  same  is  dis¬ 
order. 

Sec.  3.  Any  member  whispering  or  laughing  in 
time  of  public  speech,  the  same  is  disorder. 

Sec.  4.  If  two  or  more  shall  speak  at  the  same  time, 
or  any  member  speak  without  rising  up  and  addressing 
the  Moderator,  the  same  is  disorder. 

Sec.  5.  Any  member  speaking  more  than  three 
times  on  one  subject  without  leave  from  the  Conference, 
the  same  is  disorder. 

Sec.  6  Any  member  being  grieved  at  any  thing 
done  in  Conference,  and  shall  hold  his  or  her  peace,  and 
shall  not  let  the  same  be  known  until  Conference 
adjourns,  and  shall  afterwards  speak  of  the  same,  as  it 
manifestly  tends  to  confusion,  it  is  hereby  deemed  dis¬ 
order. 

Sec.  7.  Any  member  speaking  or  acting  in  wrath, 
or  anger,  or  in  a  threatening,  degrading  manner,  as  it 
shames  religion,  wounds  the  cause  of  Christ,  and  grieves 
true  Christians,  it  is  hereby  deemed  disorder. 

Sec.  8.  If  the  Moderator  shall  neglect  to  plainly  and 
timely  reprove  any  member  transgressing  any  of  these 
rules,  or  in  behaving  in  any  manner  irreverently  in  time 
of  Conference,  the  same  is  disorder  in  him,  and  himself 
is  for  the  same  liable  to  be  reproved. 

Sec.  9.  Believing  that  honesty,  good  morals  and 
temperance,  should  be  encouraged,  and  dishonesty  and 
immorality  denounced  by  all  moral  citizens,  especially 
the  followers  of  Christ;  therefore  any  member  refusing 
to  pay  a  just  and  honest  debt,  pleading  the  statute  of 
limitation,  or  taking  advantage  of  the  homestead  law, 
(except  for  the  necessary  protection  of  himself  or 
family,)  or  seen  under  the  influence  of  strong  drink,  or 
in  any  way  acting  disorderly,  or  violating  any  of  the 
regularly  established  customs  of  the  Primitive  Baptist 
faith  and  order,  shall  be  dealt  with  as  the  church  may 
direct. 


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Sec.  10.  A  woman  hath  not  a  right  by  the  laws  of 
Christ  to  usurp  authority  over  the  man,  and  should  not 
speak  in  church,  except  in  expressing  her  views  on  any 
matter  before  the  church,  and  voting  as  she  deems  best. 

Sec.  11.  Amendment  to  these  rules  may  be  made  at 
any  time  by  a  majority  vote,  when  conference  may  deem 
it  necessary. 

Joseph  H.  Gooch 
Laura  Reed  Gooch 
L.  A.  Bullock 
P.  L.  Thomasson 
Minnie  S.  Thomasson 
H.  G.  Suit 
Manie  Suit 
Rosa  Wheeler 
Grenie  Arrington. 


FIRST  CHURCH  CONFERENCE 
December  31st,  1923 

The  church  wishing  to  organize  for  regular  business, 
it  was  unanimously  agreed  that  Elder  C.  B.  Hall  continue 
to  preside  as  Moderator  during  this  first  conference,  and 
Elder  B.  F.  McKinney  act  as  Clerk. 

First:  Brother  Joseph  H.  Gooch  was  chosen  Clerk, 
and  ordered  that  he  purchase  a  suitable  book  and  that 
he  record  the  full  proceedings  of  the  Presbytery,  includ¬ 
ing  the  Church  Covenant,  Articles  of  Faith,  Rules  of 
Decorum,  and  all  church  conferences  in  same. 

Second :  All  visiting  brethren  and  sisters  from  sister 
churches,  were  invited  to  seats  with  us. 

Third :  Brother  Joseph  H.  Gooch,  having  promised 
to  donate  the  land,  and  to  contribute  liberally  for  the 
building  of  the  meeting  house,  therefore  it  is  agreed  that 
the  church  be  named  “ Memorial in  remembrance  of 
him,  and  all  others  who  may  in  any  way  help  in  building 
the  same. 


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Fourth:  It  was  unanimously  agreed  that  we  call 
Elder  B.  F.  McKinney  as  our  Pastor,  and  that  he  serve 
us  monthly  on  the  First  Sundays,  and  Saturday  after¬ 
noon  before. 

Elder  McKinney  being  present,  and  learning  the  wish 
of  the  church,  accepted  the  call,  and  promised,  the  Lord 
willing,  to  serve  on  the  dates  mentioned. 

Fifth.  Brethren  Joseph  H.  Gooch,  Lucius  A.  Bul¬ 
lock  and  Pellie  L.  Thomasson,  having  served  acceptably 
for  years,  as  Deacons  in  the  churches  from  which  they 
came,  and  believing  that  they  possess  the  qualification  of 
Deacons,  it  was  unanimously  agreed  that  they  continue 
to  serve  as  Deacons  in  Memorial  Church. 

Sixth :  The  church  having  called  its  Pastor,  and 
chosen  Deacons,  the  door  was  opened  for  the  reception 
of  members.  None  came. 

Seventh :  The  church  wishing  to  build  a  neat,  nice, 
suitable  meeting  house  in  the  town  of  Stem,  Brethren 
Joseph  H.  Gooch,  L.  A.  Bullock,  P.  L.  Thomasson  and 
H.  G.  Suit  were  appointed  a  committee  to  locate  site, 
designate  size  of  house,  and  see  what  amounts  would  be 
subscribed,  and  report  at  our  next  meeting. 

Eighth :  It  was  suggested  by  the  Moderator  that 
each  member  be  considered  a  committee  to  help  in  secur¬ 
ing  funds  for  the  building  of  the  meeting  house. 

Ninth:  There  being  no  further  business  Conference 
adjourned  to  meet  on  Saturday  p.  m.  at  2  o’clock,  before 
the  First  Sunday  in  February  1924. 

Signed, 

C.  B.  Hall,  Moderator. 

B.  F.  McKinney,  Clerk. 


EXTRACTS  OF  CONFERENCE  MEETINGS 

At  Conference  meeting  of  Memorial  Church  on 
Saturday,  May  3,  1924  under  Section  7  and  8  the  follow¬ 
ing  motion  was  unanimously  adopted : 

“Ordered  that  Brother  J.  H.  Gooch,  Chairman  of 
Building  Committee,  have  suitable  corner  stone  pre- 

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pared,  with  name  of  church,  and  date  of  organization 
inscribed  on  same;  and  that  we  put  in  box  of  corner 
stone,  copy  of  Church  Covenant,  Articles  of  Faith,  Rules 
of  Decorum  and  Deed  to  church  lot.  Also  date  of  organi¬ 
zation  with  names  of  members  at  the  time  church  was  or¬ 
ganized.  To  be  included  with  these,  a  Bible,  copy  of 
“Signs  of  The  Times'  December  15th,  1923  issue,  and 
“Z ions’  Landmark”  dated  February  1st,  1924.” 

Section  8.  Lest  we  forget  the  Church  Covenant, 
Articles  of  Faith  and  Rules  of  Decorum,  it  was  agreed 
that  same  be  read  annually  on  Saturday  before  the  1st 
Sunday  in  May,  or  the  time  of  our  first  Communion  in 
each  year.  , 


Conference  Meeting  of  May  31st,  1924,  Section  5, 
reads  as  follows : 

“According  to  instructions  given  at  last  meeting, 
Bro.  J.  H.  Gooch  reported  that  he  had  purchased  suitable 
corner  stone  and  steel  box  for  same,  and  copies  had  been 
made  of  proceedings  of  Church  organization,  Church 
Covenant,  Articles  of  Faith,  Rules  of  Decorum,  proceed¬ 
ings  of  first  church  conference,  and  a  copy  of  Deed  to 
church  lot  that  he  proposes  to  give  when  agreement  is 
complied  with.  Included  with  these  was  a  Bible,  gift 
of  Sister  J.  H.  Gooch,  and  copy  of  “Zion’s  Landmark” 
of  February  1st,  1924,  and  copy  of  “Signs  of  the  Times” 
of  December  15,  1923.  Also  Minutes  of  the  first  and 
last  sessions  of  “The  Lower  Country  Line  Association,” 
and  copy  of  Stem  school  paper.  Besides  these  a  brief 
history  of  each  charter  member,  and  the  names  of  those 
who  have  joined  since.  All  of  which  were  put  in  box, 
securely  sealed  and  placed  in  corner  stone. 


FIRST  SERVICE  IN  NEW  CHURCH 

Memorial  Church, 
Saturday,  October  4th,  1924. 
First  sermon  preached  in  new  meeting  house  on 
above  date,  by  our  Pastor,  Elder  B.  F.  McKinney,  fol¬ 
lowed  by  Elder  E.  C.  Jones  of  Little  River  Association, 

07) 


after  which  church  met  in  conference,  Elder  McKinney, 
Moderator. 

First:  State  of  church  inquired  for,  all  in  peace. 

Second :  Visiting-  brethren  invited  to  seats  with  us. 

Third :  Minutes  of  last  conference  read  and 

approved. 

Fourth:  Doors  opened  for  reception  of  members.  A 
letter  was  presented  by  Bro.  Ollie  Bullock  from  Tar 
River  Church,  asking  for  membership  with  us.  He  was 
unanimously  received  and  his  name  ordered  enrolled  on 
the  church  record. 

Fifth :  Letter  to  the  Lower  Country  Line  Union 
asking  for  membership  with  them,  read  and  approved. 

Sixth :  Agreed  that  we  have  Communion,  to-morrow, 
October  5th. 

Seventh :  There  being  no  further  business,  confer¬ 
ence  adjourned  to  next  monthly  meeting. 

J.  H.  Gooch, 

Clerk. 

Sunday  Morning,  October  5,  1924. 

After  preaching  by  Elders  B.  F.  McKinney,  E.  C. 
Jones  and  C.  L.  Woods,  the  ordinance  of  the  Lord's 
Supper  was  observed. 

By  special  request  of  Bro.  J.  H.  Gooch,  the  emblems 
were  served  by  visiting  Deacon  R.  D.  Hill,  who  had 
served  with  him  as  Deacon  of  Camp  Creek  church  for 
a  number  of  years,  in  continued  peace  and  harmony, 
Deacon  Lester  Williford  of  Tar  River  Church,  assisting. 

J.  H.  Gooch, 

Clerk. 

Conference  Meeting,  November  1,  1924. 

Section  5.  Not  feeling  assured  that  the  method 
adopted,  soon  after  the  organization,  of  contributing  to 
our  Pastor,  through  the  Deacons,  was  entirely  approved 
by  the  membership,  it  was  thought  best  to  have  some 
expression  from  the  church  as  to  its  wishes.  By  a  rising 

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vote  it  was  unanimously  agreed  to  continue  placing  con¬ 
tributions  for  our  Pastor  in  the  hands  of  the  Deacons, 
that  they  might  know,  whether  or  not  he  was  being 
ministered  unto  as  he  should  be. 


REPORT  OF  BUILDING  COMMITTEE 

Memorial  Church,  September  5,  1925. 

Preaching  by  our  Pastor,  Elder  B.  F.  McKinney  after 
which  church  met  in  conference,  Elder  McKinney 
Moderator. 

First:  State  of  church  inquired  for,  all  in  peace. 

Second:  Visiting  brethren  invited  to  seats  with  us. 

Third :  Minutes  of  last  conference,  read  and 
approved. 

Fourth:  Doors  opened  for  reception  of  members, 
none  came. 

Fifth:  Report  of  Bro.  J.  H.  Gooch,  Chairman  of 
Building  Committee  was  read,  and  the  names  of  those 
contributing  to  the  building  of  the  Meeting  House,  and 
the  amounts  given. 

The  report  as  read,  is  as  follows : 

To  the  members  composing  the  church  of  Memorial ,  in 
the  Town  of  Stem ,  North  Carolina: 

Dear  Brethren: 

In  accordance  with  the  instruction  given  me  in 
church  conference,  April  6,  1924,  in  Article  7,  which 
reads  as  follows : 

“Upon  motion  of  Bro.  P.  L.  Thomasson  and  seconded 
by  Bro.  L.  A.  Bullock,  Bro.  J.  H.  Gooch  was  unanimously 
chosen  Chairman  of  the  Building  Committee,  and  is  here¬ 
by  authorized  and  empowered  to  proceed  with  the  build¬ 
ing  of  the  Meeting  House,  and  build  same,  the  size  and 
style  he  thinks  best.” 

I  wish  to  say,  though  physically  unable  to  perform 
such  a  task,  and  at  times  realty  fearing  that  my  life  was 
in  danger  from  overwork  and  overexertion,  I  have  about 
completed  the  work. 


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The  total  amount  collected  from  the  brethren  and 
friends,  whose  names  are  hereto  attached  amounted  to 
one  thousand  forty-three  dollars  and  sixteen  cents 
(1043.16)  Cash  advanced  by  J.  H.  Gooch  ten  thousand 
dollars  ($10,000.00).  Total  amount  given  in  cash 
$11043.16. 

The  names  and  amounts  of  those  contributing  are 
as  follows : 

Sister  Lucy  A.  Gooch _ $  406.65 

Sister  Laura  Reed  Gooch _  183.39 

Bro.  L.  A.  Bullock _  100.00 

Mrs.  Allie  Gooch  Reid _  100.00 

Sister  Rosa  Wheeler _  30.00 

H.  R.  Goss _ 25.00 

E.  P.  Wheeler _  20.00 

Dr.  P.  R.  Hardee _ 20.00 

Estate  of  Wayne  H.  Gooch,  Deceased _  15.00 

Sister  Nannie  Carrington _ _ _ 15.00 

From  Contribution  Box _  16.62 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  L.  W.  Hall _ 13.00 

D.  S.  Reid _ _  10.00 

Sister  Anna  Watlington _  10.00 

Mrs.  W.  T.  Roberts _  5.00 

Hal  F.  Holeman _  5.00 

W.  B.  Hampton _  5.00 

Dave  Gordon _ 5.00 

Bro.  R.  L.  Oakley  and  Son _  5.00 

Bro.  R.  D.  Hill _  5.00 

Sister  Mollie  Cozart _  5.00 

E.  P.  Roberts _  5.00 

Janie  Clayton _  5.00 

W.  R.  Mangum _  5.00 

R.  P.  Walker _ 6.00 

C.  H.  Landis _  5.00 

Bro.  Edgar  Currin _ 2.00 

Sister  Grenie  Arrington _  2.00 

James  Jones,  (colored) _  2.00 

Bro  H.  G.  Suit _ 2.00 

Bro.  R.  A.  Wilson _  1.00 

Bro.  Zack  Oakley _ _ 1.00 


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Mrs.  Sarah  E.  Mangum _ 1.00 

Aubrey  Suit _  1.00 

S.  M.  Clayton _  1.00 

Sister  Sarah  Clayton _ 1.00 

Bro.  J.  D.  Dupree _ 1.00 

Unknown  friend _  1.00 

S.  H.  Veazey _  1.00 

J.  B.  Roberts _  50 

Bro.  Joseph  H.  Gooch,  ten  thousand  dollars _ $10,000.00 


Total  collection  to  date  eleven  thousand  and 

forty-three  dollars  and  sixteen  cents _ $11,043.16 


With  but  a  few  dollars  left,  this  amount  has  been  spent 
for  the  building  of  the  Meeting  House,  Dressing  Rooms, 
Baptistry  and  improving  the  church  grounds. 

The  amount  paid  in  as  first  mentioned,  $1043.16,  just 
about  pays  for  the  pews,  pulpit  and  communion  table. 

So  far  as  I  know,  or  have  reason  to  believe,  the 
amounts  given  by  the  brethren  and  friends  were  volun¬ 
tary  contributions,  as  not  one  cent  was  asked  for  by  me, 
or  any  other  of  our  members  or  friends,  that  I  know  of. 

The  amount  that  I  have  advanced,  according  to  the 
tax  books  of  Granville  County,  is  one  third  of  my  life’s 
net  earnings  as  listed  in  said  county. 

The  amounts  mentioned  does  not  include  the  value  of 
the  church  lot,  given  by  me,  nor  the  work  done  by  my  own 
hands,  and  that  of  the  hired  boy  who  lives  with  me,  which 
took  a  good  portion  of  the  year  1924,  and  the  Spring 
and  Summer  of  1925. 

Neither  does  it  include  the  free  labor  done  by  oui 
brethren  and  friends,  nor  the  lumber  furnished  by  Bro. 
P.  L.  Thomasson,  which  was  hauled  to  the  mill  by  him, 
and  some  of  the  brethren  and  friends. 

Owing  to  the  manner  in  which  a  good  portion  of 
this  lumber  was  sawed  it  was  of  but  little  service  except 
for  scaffolds,  and  I  had  to  buy  seventeen  thousand  feet 
of  rough  lumber,  which  was  not  expected  when  the 
building  was  first  commenced. 

The  brethren  composing  this  church  are  all  in  peace, 
and  so  far  as  I  know  stand  firm  on  the  principles  declared 

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for  at  the  time  of  our  organization,  which  I  trust  we  will 
ever  keep  in  mind,  and  never  depart  from  the  old, 
ancient  landmarks  that  our  forefathers  have  set,  and 
that  we  may  be  able  to  avoid  the  confusion,  that  is  now 
among  some  of  our  sister  churches  and  associations. 

Whether  I  shall  be  spared  long,  or  called  soon,  1 
know  not,  but  this  is  my  one  request,  that  we  all  strive 
for  peace,  and  never  let  this  church  be  in  confusion,  or 
the  Meeting  House  a  place  for  the  owls  and  bats,  nor 
let  same  be  hidden  by  weeds  and  grass,  but  keep  the 
Meeting  House  and  grounds  around  the  same,  neat  and 
clean  in  memory  of  those  who  helped  to  build  it,  and  for 
whose  memory  it  was  named. 

I  am,  I  trust,  yours  in  hope  of  life  beyond  this  world. 

J.  H.  Gooch, 

Chairman  of  Building  Committee. 

Sixth:  Report  of  Chairman  of  Building  Committee 
was  unanimously  accepted,  and  ordered  to  be  recorded 
in  our  minutes. 

Seventh :  There  being  no  further  business,  confer¬ 
ence  adjourned. 

J.  H.  Gooch, 

Clerk. 

It  is  my  request  that  after  my  death  the  latter  part 
of  this  conference  proceedings  be  read  once  each  year, 
especially  the  latter  half  referring  to  the  original 
articles  of  faith,  peace  in  the  church,  and  care  of  the 
Meeting  House  and  grounds. 

J.  H.  Gooch. 


COPY  OF  DEED  TO  CHURCH  LOT 

North  Carolina,  Granville  County 

This  Deed,  made  this  1st  day  of  April,  A.  D.  1924  by 
Joseph  H.  Gooch  and  wife,  Laura  Reed  Gooch  of  Stem, 
Granville  County  and  State  of  North  Carolina  of  the  first 
part,  to  Joseph  H.  Gooch,  L.  A.  Bullock  and  P.  L. 
Thomasson,  Trustees  of  Memorial  Primitive  Baptist 

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Church  of  Stem,  Granville  County  and  State  of  North 
Carolina  of  the  second  part : 

Witnesseth,  That  said  Joseph  H.  Gooch  and  wife 
Laura  Reed  Gooch,  in  consideration  of  their  love  for  the 
Primitive  Baptist  Church,  and  their  firm  belief  in  the 
Articles  of  Faith  as  adopted  at  the  organization  of  said 
Memorial  Primitive  Baptist  Church  and  one  dollar,  to 
them  paid  by  the  Trustees  of  Memorial  Church,  above 
named,  the  receipt  of  which  is  hereby  acknowledged,  have 
given,  bargained  and  sold,  and  by  these  presents  do  give, 
bargain,  sell  and  convey  to  said  L.  A.  Bullock,  Joseph  H. 
Gooch  and  P.  L.  Thomasson,  Trustees  for  Memorial 
Church  and  their  successors  when  named  by  the  ortho¬ 
dox  church,  a  certain  tract  or  parcel  of  land  in  Stem, 
Granville  County,  State  of  North  Carolina,  adjoining  the 
lands  of  J.  M.  Bullock,  J.  C.  Hopkins,  Roy  Bridgers  and 
others,  and  bounded  as  follows,  viz. : 

Beginning  at  an  iron  stake  in  center  of  Oxford  and 
Hillsboro  Road,  (J.  M.  Bullock’s  corner,)  thence  by  J.  M. 
Bullock’s  line  N.  48°  W.  4.44  chains  to  an  iron  stake, 
J.  M.  Bullock’s  corner  on  New  Street;  thence  along  New 
Street  on  Southeast  side  42°  E.  5.38  chains  to  an  iron 
stake,  121/2  feet  S.  W.  of  Hopkin’s  line.  Thence  parallel 
with  his  line  S.  351/2°  E.  4.90  chains  to  12 y%  feet  S.  W.  of 
Hopkin’s  corner  in  Oxford  and  Hillsboro  Road;  thence 
along  said  Road  S.  451/2°  W.  4.20  chains  to  the  beginning. 
Containing  2  acres,  1  R.  and  8  Poles  more  or  less,  same 
being  the  entire  tract  deeded  to  J.  H.  Gooch  by  Allie 
Gooch,  Trustee,  on  March  13th,  1916,  which  is  recorded 
in  Granville  Registry,  Book  71,  Page  400,  reference  to 
which  is  hereby  made. 

This  deed  is  made  with  the  following  proviso  and 
understanding,  and  unanimous  agreement  adopted  in 
church  conference  February  2nd,  1924,  that  should  the 
Meeting  House  built  on  the  land  herein  conveyed,  cease 
to  be  used  as  the  regularly  organized  Memorial  Primi¬ 
tive  Baptist  Church,  or  should  the  church  depart  from 
the  Articles  of  Faith,  adopted  at  the  time  of  its  organi¬ 
zation,  as  recorded  in  Memorial  Church  book,  a  copy  of 
which  is  in  J.  H.  Gooch’s  possession, — then  the  land 

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herein  conveyed,  and  the  Meeting  House  on  same,  shall 
revert  back  to  J.  H.  Gooch’s  estate,  or  to  his  heirs. 

Should  circumstances  arise  whereby  it  would  be 
deemed  wise  to  dispose  of  this  property,  the  church  shall 
have  right  to  sell  same,  and  make  deed  in  fee  simple,  pro¬ 
vided  same  is  sold  at  full  market  price,  and  so  approved 
by  the  Superior  Court  Judge  of  this  District.  And  pro¬ 
vided  an  amount  equal  to  the  sale  price  be  added  to  it, 
and  the  whole  fund  be  invested  in  another  lot  and  Meet¬ 
ing  House  in  the  town  of  Stem,  having  the  same  name, 
(Memorial,)  and  the  same  Articles  of  Faith.  Deed  to 
be  made  to  Trustees,  named  by  the  orthodox  church, 
under  the  same  conditions  that  the  land  herein  described 
is  conveyed.  The  Articles  of  Faith  named  above  are  in 
conformity  with  the  writings  of  Elder  P.  D.  Gold  former 
Editor  of  “Zion’s  Landmai'k,”  and  Elder  Gilbert  Beebe 
founder  of  the  “Signs  of  the  Times.’’  Both  of  these 
esteemed  Elders  are  dead,  but  their  faith  and  doctrine 
still  live  in  the  hearts  of  God’s  humble  poor,  and  are 
adhered  to  by  the  makers  of  this  deed. 

To  have  and  to  hold  the  aforesaid  tract  or  parcel  of 
land,  and  all  privileges  and  appurtenances  thereto  be¬ 
longing,  to  the  said  L.  A.  Bullock,  Joseph  H.  Gooch  and 
P.  L.  Thomasson,  Trustees  of  Memorial  Primitive  Bap¬ 
tist  Church,  and  their  successors  or  assigns,  to  their  only 
use  and  behoof  forever,  upon  conditions  named  above. 

And  the  said  Joseph  H.  Gooch  and  wife  Laura  Reed 
Gooch  for  themselves  and  their  heirs,  executors  and 
administrators,  covenant  with  said  Trustees  of  Memorial 
Primitive  Baptist  Church,  their  successors  or  assigns, 
that  they  are  seized  of  said  premises  in  fee  and  have 
right  to  convey  in  fee  simple ;  that  the  same  are  free  and 
clear  from  all  encumbrances,  and  that  they  do  hereby 
forever  warrant  and  will  forever  defend  the  said  title 
to  the  same  against  the  claims  of  all  persons  whomso¬ 
ever,  subject  to  the  conditions  named  above. 

In  testimony  whereof,  the  said  Joseph  H.  Gooch  and 
wife  Laura  Reed  Gooch  have  hereunto  set  their  hands 
and  seals,  the  day  and  year  first  above  written. 

Joseph  H.  Gooch  [seal] 
Laura  Reed  Gooch  [seal] 

(24) 


RESOLUTION  OF  RESPECT 


Whereas,  God  in  his  infinite  wisdom,  goodness  and 
righteousness,  saw  fit  on  the  27th  of  October,  1925,  to 
•call  home  to  the  church  triumphant,  (as  we  trust,)  our 
beloved  brother  and  Deacon,  P.  L.  Thomasson,  who  was 
one  of  the  organization,  or  charter  members  of  Memorial 
Primitive  Baptist  Church,  in  the  town  of  Stem,  N.  C., 
and  a  regular  attendant  at  our  meetings,  always  extend¬ 
ing  a  helping  hand,  in  caring  for  our  Pastor  and  other 
expenses  pertaining  to  the  church : 

Therefore  be  it  resolved : 

First:  That  we,  the  members  of  Memorial  Church, 
now  in  conference,  bow  in  humble  submission  to  the  will 
of  Him,  who  maketh  no  mistake,  and  say,  not  our  will, 
but  thine  Oh !  Lord  be  done : 

'Resolved  Second:  That  we  extend  to  Sister  Minnie 
Thomasson,  his  wife,  also  his  two  devoted  and  faithful 
daughters,  and  son-in-law,  Joe  H.  Daniel,  our  deepest 
sympathy. 

May  they  by  the  grace  of  God,  be  reunited  with  him 
in  the  church  triumphant; 

Resolved  third :  That  a  copy  of  this  be  spread  upon 
our  church  record,  a  copy  sent  to  his  family,  and  a  copy 
sent  to  “Zion’s  Landmark ”  with  request  that  they  pub¬ 
lish  same. 

Signed  by  order  of  the  church  in  conference,  this  the 
1st  day  of  May  1926. 

B.  F.  McKinney,  Moderator . 

J.  H.  Gooch,  Church  Clerk. 


(25) 


HYMN 

For  use  at  opening  service  in 
MEMORIAL  PRIMITIVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

at 

STEM,  N.  C. 

on  the  first  Saturday  and  Sunday  in  October,  1924 

C.  M. 

(Tune  Arlington) 

1 

Eternal  source  of  every  good, 

Before  Thy  throne  we  bow, 

To  bless  Thee  for  Thy  gifts  bestowed 
On  pilgrims  here  below. 

2 

Our  hearts  and  hands  hast  Thou  inclined 
To  raise  this  house  of  prayer; 

O,  may  we  seek  and  ever  find 

Thy  gracious  presence  here. 

3 

Lord,  may  thy  heralds  long  proclaim 
The  wonders  of  Thy  grace, 

And  sinners  taught  to  fear  Thy  name, 
Abundantly  increase. 

4 

Here  may  Thy  children  sweetly  feed 
On  manna  sent  from  heaven, 

Drink  freely  at  the  fountain-head, 

Whence  living  streams  are  given. 

5 

Here  let  our  offspring  and  their  sons, 

Be  of  the  Saviour  blest; 

And  thus  while  time  its  circuit  runs, 

Find  here  a  settled  rest. 

6 

To  the  eternal,  sacred  Three, 

The  great  mysterious  One, 

Now  may  this  house  devoted  be, 

To  Thee,  and  Thee  alone. 


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